Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

Lincoln | Detroit Public LibraryDetroit, MI
Overview

Join a discussion of a political memoir that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the man behind the legacy. Special Date (4th Friday)

According to an Amazon review, John Conyers III makesa readers aware of:

  • "A Civil Rights Movement Up Close: Witness history through the eyes of a son who grew up alongside giants like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, learning firsthand the costs and triumphs of the fight for equality.
  • The Making of a Political Legacy: Explore the untold stories behind landmark legislation, from the fight for the MLK holiday to the decades-long push for H.R. 40 and reparations, and the equity-focused work that continues today.
  • Coming of Age in Detroit: Experience the Motor City's political and cultural heartbeat, from the family home on Seven Mile Road to the corridors of power, in a city that shaped both father and son.
  • A Son's Search for His Own Voice: A moving, clear-eyed journey of a son learning to reconcile the image of a national hero with the reality of an often-absent father, and ultimately finding his own place in the world his father helped build."
  • Questions Contact Arlene Reese-313-481-1782
  • The Lincoln Branch Book Club is a Hybrid event. Registrants will recive the ZOOM info the week of the event.

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In person

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Lincoln | Detroit Public Library

1221 Seven Mile East

Detroit, MI 48203

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